Despite Microsoft's assurances that it had "fixed" a buggy Windows Phone 7 patch that bricked a "small number" of Samsung phones, some users are still complaining that they can't update their handsets.

"Did the install and finished with Error Code 800705B4 and no update," wrote one user. "Followed the web help. No help. 2nd fail at update. Anyone have any ideas?"

Windows Phone support staffers suggested that Samsung handset owners try deleting files off their phones to clear out more storage space—or, failing that, remove the batteries from the devices, put them back in, and restart.

But several Samsung users, understandably testy after nearly two weeks of dealing with the glitchy update, were growing impatient.

"Tried it and guessed what? It FAILED," wrote one annoyed user. "Now what?!"

To be fair, it's not clear how many Windows Phone users are still having trouble with the "cursed" patch (as WMPoweruser puts it), which was originally released last Monday. Microsoft later pulledthe Samsung version of the patch after getting hit with complains of stalled updates and bricked phones.